Maharashtra Assembly Elections, scheduled for November 20, has come up with an incentive for voters. The Mumbai Chapter of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has announced a special “Democracy Discount”, offering 20% discount at over 50 restaurants on November 20 and 21.
The idea is simple: cast your vote, show your inked finger and voter ID from Mumbai, at participating eateries, and indulge because supporting democracy is always in good taste. This initiative aims to nudge young urban voters to hit the polling stations.
The discount will be applicable on the total dine-in bill at restaurants that have chosen to participate in this initiative. Participating restaurants across Mumbai are:
- Silver Beach Cafe
- Nom Nom, Khar
- Estella
- Akina
- The Sassy Spoon
- Saz Cafe
- Pings
- Nksha
- Tamak
- Taftoon
- Lyla, BKC
- EVE – Powai and Worli
- Donna Deli
- Shy
- Bonobo
- Jamjar Diner
- SOCIAL – All outlets
- Smoke House Deli – All outlets
- Lord of the Drinks
- Not Just Tamasha
- Garnet
- Flying Saucer
- Steps Cafe, Bandra
- Great Punjab, Dadar
- Pints of Wisdom, BKC
- Oh So Silly, Khar
- Mirchi & Mime, Powai & Thane
- Madeira & Mime, Powai
- Zima
- Shawarma Factory
- Joshh: Indian Eat Street
- The Clearing House
- TAT-Vikhroli
- Que Sera Sera, Andheri
- Blah! – BKC and Santacruz outlets
- Saffron & Soy, Juhu
- Lord of The Drinks, Powai
- Farzi Cafe, Oberoi Mall
- Pa Pa Ya (all outlets)
- Mainland China
- Asia Kitchen by Mainland China
- Episode
- Bohoba
- Global Grill, Malad
- Gong
- Aegyo – Cafe & Bakehouse
- The Bombay Canteen, Lower Parel
- O Pedro, BKC
- Veronica’s, Bandra
- Bombay Sweet Shop
- Hakkasan
- Yauatcha
- Nara Thai
- CinCin
- Ode, Worli
- Waarsa, Nariman Point
This is not the first time that such a discount has been offered. Past elections have also seen the launch of similar initiatives to encourage people to vote.
